As of January 1st, 2025, numerous iconic works from the 1920s, including books, films, songs, and art, have entered the public domain in the U.S. Notable additions include Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms', Agatha Christie's 'Seven Dials Mystery', the first English version of Erich Maria Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front', and Mickey Mouse's first talking appearance in 'The Karnival Kid'. This year marks a significant expansion of the public domain, offering creators and the public a wealth of new creative possibilities.
The first of January ushers in a new year, a new month and new entries to the list of works in the public domain . While 2024 saw many popular intellectual properties lose copyright protection — notably the first iteration of Mickey Mouse — 2025 is not without its fair share of noteworthy additions. As of Jan. 1, 2025, several iconic books and characters are now freely available for public use, from Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms' to the original Popeye.
Segar as he appeared in the 'Thimble Theatre' comic strip 'Gobs of Work'The character of Tintin by Hergé as he appeared in the Le Petit Vingtième magazine comic strip 'Les Aventures de Tintin''Singin' in the Rain,' music by Nacio Herb Brown, lyrics by Arthur Freed'An American in Paris,' composed by George Gershwin'Tiptoe Through the Tulips,' music by Joseph Burke, lyrics by Alfred DubinWhat does 'public domain' mean,...
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